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The Pearlman Appointment
Although we have frequently and enthusiastically commended Boulder County Commissioners Will Toor and Cindy Domenico and former County Commissioner Ben Pearlman on their work for Boulder County over the past years, we are compelled to express our [...]
PLAN-Boulder Takes on the Jefferson Parkway
PLAN-Boulder County sent the following letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today (July 28, 2011). PLAN-Boulder County is an organization of several hundred citizens established more than 50 years ago to advocate responsible [...]
Jefferson Parkway Position Statement
The Board of Directors of PLAN-Boulder County adopted the following position statement about the Jefferson Parkway: PLAN-Boulder County opposes the creation of the Jefferson Parkway and will continue to do so. Among our concerns about this project [...]
Public Hearing on Expanding Boulder’s Service Area
On Tuesday evening, October 12, following a study session, City Council will hold a public hearing on the process for expansion of Boulder's service area north of the current boundary. Two applicants have come forward requesting expansion: a [...]
Does Dense Make Sense? Part 6. Recommendations
Editor's note: PLAN-Boulder County has issued a report entitled Does Dense Make Sense? This is the final part in a six part series extracted from the report. PLAN-Boulder County believes that Boulder County is a special place. Our [...]
Does Dense Make Sense? Part 5. Affordable Housing
Editor's note: PLAN-Boulder County has issued a report entitled Does Dense Make Sense? This is the fifth part in a six part series extracted from the report. The Boulder City Council has adopted an affordable housing goal of 10% of all [...]
Does Dense Make Sense? Part 4. Adequate Public Services
Editor's note: PLAN-Boulder County has issued a report entitled Does Dense Make Sense? This is the fourth part in a six part series extracted from the report. The Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan has a policy stating that all new [...]
Does Dense Make Sense? Part 3. Density and Carbon Footprint
Editor's note: PLAN-Boulder County has issued a report entitled Does Dense Make Sense? This is the third part in a six part series extracted from the report. As the world strives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, we face a [...]
Does Dense Make Sense? Part 2. Regional Transportation
Editor's note: PLAN-Boulder County has issued a report entitled Does Dense Make Sense? This is the second part in a six part series extracted from the report. Transportation problems require transportation solutions. The City of Boulder [...]
Does Dense Make Sense? Part 1. Population Growth Trends
Editor's note: PLAN-Boulder County has issued a report entitled Does Dense Make Sense? This is the first part in a six part series extracted from the report. Image from http://www.thepeloton.com/ Colorado and Boulder County have a long [...]
